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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.14, 655.61 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.14, 655.61 and 193.53 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.14 : 655.61 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.14/655.61 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.14x = 655.61 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.14x = 126,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,879.24/437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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